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At Medicare email about 3 months ago said that if the DEXA scan is to compare results against a previous one, it can be less than 2 yr interval. The 2026 Medicare booklet says bone mass measurements: once every 24 months (More often if medically necessary) for people who have certain medical conditions (like osteroporosis) or meet certain conditions. Call medicare and ask them re your reason.
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Thanks for your response.
I will contact Medicare
@jo2184 Your prescriber should be familiar with the forms needed to have a repeat DEXA be determined to be "medically necessary" by Medicare. I've been approved for repeat DEXA and TBS six months after the prior scans a few times with no issue whatsoever.
Best wishes moving forward!
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If you are on medication for osteoporosis, Medicare will pay for more than one DEXA in a year. I've done it.